The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5 (08 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 45,400
€ 20,100
€ 45,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5 is 1.8 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Mazda 3 1.6
58.1
70.7
78.5
57.9
69.1
77
70.7 in
Width
69.1 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.1 in
Height
57.9 in
103.3
173.8
103.9
175.6
173.8 in
Length
175.6 in
103.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Mazda 3 1.6
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.62 %
General
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Mazda 3 1.6
GH
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Mazda 3 1.6
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
EJ25
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
296 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
300 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
300 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Mazda 3 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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11.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
11.21 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
23 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
17 mpg
city
23 mpg
29 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
362 mi
Range
450 mi
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
362 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
195.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
144 kWh
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
195.2 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
